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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| California Institute of the Arts | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $373 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 856 students)
CalArts vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Peirce College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 278.1% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.1% higher at CalArts than Peirce College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than CalArts ($9,621 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 95.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($6,376 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 137% larger than aid received Peirce College ($20,474 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Peirce College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Peirce College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Peirce College (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $1,400 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $7,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $36,125)
- CalArts graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($294 vs. $373)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/